Guardrail Work On Hwy 49 From Harvard Mine Road to Rolling Hills Road
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/15/2017 07:25 AM
Jamestown – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on northbound and southbound State Route 49 from Harvard Mine Road to Rolling Hills Road for guardrail work. Crews will be working Sunday, May 14, 2017, through Friday, May 19, 2017, from 9:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Motorists should expect 10 minute delays. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible.
Felony Assault of a Peace Officer Arrest In Sonora
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/15/2017 12:32 PM
Sonora, CA...On Friday, just after 5:00 pm, the Sonora Police Department received a call of an intoxicated female subject behind the O’Reilly Auto Parts on Mono Way. Upon arrival, the responding officer located 35 year-old Sonora transient, Tellena Hogland.
Jamestown, CA...Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (SHP) plans to treat moms extra special this Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 14, 2017 by offering excursion train rides behind a historic diesel locomotive along with a special surprise to all mothers who visit the Park (while supplies last). With beautiful wildflowers still in bloom, the six-mile, 45-minute roundtrip ride takes passengers through the rolling Gold Country foothills, passing through meadows and along grassy hillsides covered with ancient oak trees. For those wanting to treat mom extra special on Mother’s Day, the luxury lounge coach No. 2901 will be available on a first come, first serve basis. In addition to the relaxing train rides and eye-catching car, there are lots of fun, interactive and interpretive-related activities happening at the Park, including:
Sonora Is Ready For The Annual Mother Lode Round Up Parade
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/12/2017 11:57 AM
Sonora, CA...On Saturday, May 13th, 2017 City of Sonora will be hosting the annual Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Posse, Mother Lode Round-Up Parade. This event will bring thousands of visitors to the downtown area of Sonora. Several streets will be closed before and during the parade, so people need to plan ahead if they are attending the parade or trying to get through town during the parade. Detours will be posted for those streets that will be closed. The following are the major street closures: South Washington Street between Restano Way and Highway 108 will be closed at 8:00 am. North Washington Street at Snell/Elkin to South Washington Street at Restano Way will be closed at 9:30 a.m. All side streets between Stewart Street and Green Street will be closed at 9:30 a.m. Portions of Snell Street and School Street will also be closed at this time. Westbound Mono Way traffic will be detoured onto Stewart Street at Restano Way. Vehicle traffic seeking access to Stockton Road will need to use Highway 108.
Hospice of the Sierra Hosting Sunset Candle Lighting
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/11/2017 10:21 AM
Sonora, CA...Hospice of the Sierra invites the community for a moment of remembrance at a sunset candle lighting for those who would like to gather with others to light a candle in recognition of the loss of a loved one. The event will be held on Thursday, May 25, at 7 p.m. in the memorial garden at 20100 Cedar Road North in Sonora. The program will include speakers, lighting of the candles and music as well as light refreshments and time to mingle amongst friends. Please call 209-536-5683 to reserve a candle.
Center for Sports Medicine Hosting Annual Pre-Participation Sports Physicals
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/11/2017 11:29 AM
Sonora, CA...The Center for Sports Medicine at Sonora Regional Medical Center will be hosting pre-participation sports physical clinics for local high school students. This low-cost exam exceeds pre-participation requirements to uncover any problems that can raise the risk of injury or limit performance by providing an all-in-one visit with multiple physician specialists including cardiology, internal medicine, orthopedics, pediatrics and ENT. The clinics will be held for the following schools at the times and locations listed:
Golf Tournament on June 14 Benefits Free Mobile Clinic Project HOPE
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/11/2017 03:25 PM
Sonora, CA...Sonora Regional Medical Center’s 21st Annual Golf Classic will be held on Wednesday, June 14 at Saddle Creek Resort in Copperopolis. All proceeds from the tournament go toward funding Sonora Regional Medical Center’s Project HOPE, a free mobile health clinic serving people in the community who typically do not have health insurance. The clinic is available Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Crossroads Shopping Center in Sonora, except the second Tuesday of each month when it is at Interfaith.
Caltrans District 10 Weekly Road Report Through May 20th
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/11/2017 09:28 PM
Angels Camp, CA...The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county and location of the possible repairs. Weather and other factors can alter their schedule.
New Willow Creek Lounge Opens at Black Oak Casino Resort
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/11/2017 11:02 PM
Tuolumne, CA...Black Oak Casino Resort, an enterprise owned and operated by The Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians, kicks off a three-day celebration today marking the grand opening of its new Willow Creek Lounge. This latest renovation offers guests an expanded space for nightlife and for weekly live entertainment at the property.
Caltrans Crews Pushing East To Clear Snow Covered Sierra Passes
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/10/2017 08:53 AM
Arnold, CA...Caltrans District 10 gave the following update yesterday on their progress. "The gate at the Mt. Reba turnoff remains closed, and that is as far as folks can go by vehicle. After removing snow on SR-4 near Lake Alpine, a Caltrans' maintenance crew saw that a washout had occurred, the result of a culvert being plugged this past winter. The culvert was cleared, the structural repairs have been made and the road is scheduled to be patched this week. Once repairs are complete, the goal is to continue moving east and open SR-4 to the east end of Lake Alpine by the end of this week. Of course, weather, resources, road conditions and other factors always play a role in the progress of clearing mountain passes.
